beverley Racecourse

Set in the stunning surroundings of The Westwood, Beverley Racecourse hosts 19 race fixtures per year on the flat. Major races include the Hilary Needler Trophy in May as well as the Beverley Bullet Sprint which takes place in August, both over 5f sprint trips.

Overview

Flat

Beverley Racecourse is located between York and Hull and has been hosting racing since 1767 on The Westswood, with the first Grandstand being built that same year. The course stages 19 flat race meetings between April and September. The feature races include the Listed Hilary Needler Trophy in May and the Beverley Bullet Sprint in August.

A 1m 3f right-handed galloping oval circuit with a five-furlong straight that has a steep incline. The round course joins the straight sprint course at around two and a half furlongs, so sdespite and uphill finish, it not as stiff as the sprint course. The round course does favour those horses ridden from the front. The 5f sprint track is one of the stiffest in the country, particularly after some rain when it can take some getting. Beware early season 2yo sprinters here, as they can struggle in soft conditions. Beverley used to be renowned for its track bias, but more even watering has leveled this out in recent years, although the dog leg on the sprint track does slightly favour those drawn low.

Today's Market Movers

Doncaster 1.40 - ELDRITCH - 41%

Sandown 4.05 - HYPERFOCUS - 45%

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Doncaster 5.40 - FIRE JET - 45%

Chepstow 6.30 - BARNEY RUBBLE - 70%

Stat of the Day
- BEVERLEY

27/04/2017

37%

Jockey Joe Fanning has a 37% strike rate on favourites since the start of the 2012 season – Check out Fanning’s ride EMILIA JAMES in the 2.10pm here this afternoon